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    [Movie Review] American Sniper

    in General Discussion Forum

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    Am I the only one who thinks the OP comes off a major douche bag?

     

    Employing the use of passive intimidation in order to avoid paying a nominal fee for a movie ticket. Really? I shudder to think what other things this guy does in the name of entitlement.

     

    As for the review, it reads off like it could have been narrated by James Sawyer from Lost; shallow and non-erudite. One exception being Josh Holloway's character having a vastly more expanded vocabulary.

     

    Yep, I'm a major d-bag.  It happens.  Always one in every crowd. 

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    Rest in peace Otto Carius

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    Otto is a Legend, of course.  Also read his biography, mostly about his military career, not his pharmacy business.  Stopped by his drugstore in the early 90's, Otto was in back, and I was up front checkout line with half rack Rolling Rock, pack of unfiltered Camels, bag of David's barbecue sunflower seeds (never get the ranch ones, nasty), and couple jerky sticks.  The problem came up waiting for my prescription to be filled.  Otto walked over, I had started bitching about the prices of the capsules release versus standard pills.  Otto assured me that yes, capsules are more expensive, especially for my Zoloft and cost had to be forwarded to the customer.  We talked for a little bit, laughed about Hogan's Hereos, his favorite character(s) are Klink & Newkirk, while mine are Shultz & Carter.  Otto showed off & bragged about his battle wounds, that the Russians could never get him, but nobody escapes prostate problems, that's why he got into the business he's in, selling medical.  

     

    Narrow the way,

    -Legend 

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    Rest In Peace John Hill

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    The dude is a Legend, of course.  Stopped by his shop in Indiana years back, place was littered with miniatures, (the game pieces, not small people).  Discussed at great length of all the things, the old black & white Twilight Zone episodes.  John (and mine) favorite episode is Billy Mummy in the "He's a Bad Man, so I turned him into a Jack-In-The-Box".  We made a Wendy's run (the fast food restaurant, not a woman), John got the Double with Cheese, large uncut natural fries, Cherry Coke, ketchup, no mustard.  I ordered half order Apple Pecan salad, Chili, glass of ice.  Unfortunately, we got in a monster fight over LOS (Line of Sight) and Routing rules, haven't talked since.  

     

    Straight is the Gate,

    -Legend  

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    [Movie Review] The Imitation Game

    in General Discussion Forum

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    While most folks were out to watch the highly anticipated Clint Eastwood movie, American Sniper......I was more interested in Al Turing's representation in "The Imitation Game".

     

    Let me declare, "The Imitation Game" is a MUST see !!!  This is the best movie I've seen in years....Yes, I mean years.  I'd go see this before American Sniper.  

     

    The story of Alan Turing is well, well done!  Scenes jump around in time (just a little bit), with good balance.  His youthful experiences tie into and upto his death.  Supporting cast is great.  

     

    The Enigma Machine Cracking', recruitment, spy stuff, logical thinking, rebellion against authority, math minds, and of course, the Sodomite stuff is awesome !!!   

     

    Rating:  10 of 10 for a single watching

    Rating:    6 of 10 for repeat watching.

     

    *** Note, I rank movies in two categories.  Watch once, and watch again.    

     

    GO SEE THIS MOVIE, for any movie person, it's a MUST SEE

     

    Or I'm not Jon J. Rambo,

    -Legend 

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    [Movie Review] American Sniper

    in General Discussion Forum

    Posted · Edited by jon_j_rambo

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/

     

    Most spend 12.50 to watch the newly released Clint Eastwood movie, American Sniper.  Allow me to set the stage.  First, I always eat something yummy, yet small before entering a theater.  Went for Sushi by the theater.  Second, I rarely pay for any movie, either get free passes, or just walk by the skinny high school ticket grabbers; you really think some kid is going to ask for a ticket?  This keeps my expenses down.  Finally, I don't drink soda & lay off popcorn, so I take a couple tall boy beers inside.  Always cracked your cans during "loud" scenes", only take sips or chugs during the darkened parts of the movie, and sit in private area.  In this case, the place was packed, so we (friend & I) choose to sit near some hillbillies that would care if a cans were tipped.  

     

    Now to the movie......

     

    Starts off in the USA, as a young Chris Kyle wants to join the Navy Seals.  He is strong & able to handle the stress & challenges of boot camp.  He quickly chooses to be a sniper & does quite well.  He's single at the time, until he meets a nice gal at the bar, has some shots of booze, yada-yada, they get married, his new wife is knocked up.  

     

    Chris & his wife watch the horrific events of 911.  Believing that he needs to protect the country, his is more than ready for combat to invade Iraq or whatever country their in.  There's no reference to Building #7, so conspiracy ppl, the war is over in the Middle East.  

     

    Chris starts off firing away on all kinds of dudes.....those carrying RPGs, machine guns, bombs, whatever....enemy units driving suicide cars, etc.  Chris just plugs them.  The combat scenes are great!  Head shots, body shots, etc.  It's not as intense as Band of Brothers in my opinion, but much, much better than Enemy of the Gates of Vasile vs Ed Harris.

     

    Throughout his combat, Chris is on the phone with his much worried wife.  The usual military wife/husband conversations occur about the stresses of life.  The dude (Chris) is blasted dudes while talking to his wife who is state-side.

     

    I don't want to be a spoiler so let me just give my opinion about the movie.  

     

    1)  It's more of a docu-drama combat film, than a movie.  Personally, it's a little dry because it's TOO ACCURATE!!!  I prefer one-liners, smack talk, and entertainment.  It is a docu-drama.  

    2)  Combat scense should have been more intense!  I'm not looking for heads being logged off or another, but there's zero smack talk!  (See my favorite sniper, Barry White in Saving Private Ryan quoting bible verses as he fires away)

    3)  Movie is a tad long.  It's reeling the same material over & over again.  I'm sure that keeps it accurate, but not necessarily entertainment.  

     

    Bottom line, the movie is AWESOME.  Glad I saw it.  But it's more of a docu-drama than a movie.  I prefer smack talk out of Clint (Dirty Harry, Grand Turino, Outlaw Josey).

     

    Rating:  8 of 10 for a single watching

    Rating:  6 of 10 for repeat watching.  

     

    Sincerely, 

    -Legend 

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    Boy gets Nazi ring from vending machine

    in General Discussion Forum

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    http://houston.cbslocal.com/2014/12/11/nazi-themed-toy-vending-machine/

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/tulsa-4-year-old-nazi-ring-toy-vending-machine-article-1.2042373

    http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/12/11/pkg-boy-buys-nazi-ring-in-vending-machine.koki.html

    Kid puts money into vending machine in front of Dollar Tree store in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

    Kid gets plastic ring with Nazi stuff.

    Kid tells Mom.

    Mom tells vendor.

    Vendor says they'll remove all the Nazi rings.

    How come I couldn't' get that lucky when I was kid? (same with all the 'Hot For Teacher' stories)

    -Legend

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    Thanks

    in General Discussion Forum

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    Just a big thanks to BFC.

    Been around a long time. I'm a lot quieter now than I was back in college when I chanced upon this series from an article previewing "Computer ASL" in some forum or another...

    After nearly 15 years of playing and enjoying Combat Mission games I think it's worthwhile to just say a simple thank you.

    There's plenty to grouse about, but at the root is still love for this game series and the company that continues to put them out.

    Thank you!

    Thanks for the kind words.

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    Today in History

    in General Discussion Forum

    Posted

    05 December 1941

    Mediterranean Sea – the small steamer SS CHAKDINA, carrying about 600 men from Tobruk to Alexandria, is sunk by an aerial torpedo at around 9pm. On board were 120 New Zealanders on, made up of wounded, a detachment of Divisional Headquarters urgently needed at Baggush, and an escort for General von Ravenstein. 80 of the New Zealanders drowned, along with about 320 of the other passengers and crew - a terrible end to Op CRUSADER.

    chakdina.jpg

    rather sad.

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    Multiplayer Thread - Opponent Finder

    in Strategic Command - PACIFIC THEATER

    Posted

    Hi there

    I am new to the forum and only considering buying SC WWI + Breakthrough this week along with SC WWII Pacific Theatre - a long time wargamer though with years of wargaming under my belt - but due to my hardcore approach I stopped playing against the AI and have stuck to human opponents and it all depends whether I may find consistent, dedicated an trustworthy opponents. At the same time an avid student of WWI for over two years now and of the war in the Pacific basin even longer than that, can play any side with maximally realistic options on like realistic weather effects etc. in virtually any scenario.

    If you want to make some edits to the Pacific campaign for balance, highly recommend the game.

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